Raise The Speed Limit

September 19, 1986

THE GOVERNMENT lowered the speed limit to 55 during the gasoline shortage to conserve gasoline. The gasoline shortage is over. Shouldn't the speed limit be raised?

It is understood that the speed limit better ensures road safety. There should be low speed limits in highly populated areas and on rough and highly curved roads. But on a long, straight and smooth highway in a non-populated area, the speed limit should be raised.